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    Got her running

    So I thought I’d try to see if the 61 I purchased recently that had been parked in a barn for 25 years would start. Starter motor pinion was stuck, freed that up and it cranked over. Put a ser of points in her, poured a bit of gas down the carbs and cranked her over. To my surprise she fired...
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    Got it home!

    Got it home and did a quick clean out. Found this stuff buried in the trunk, appears I have two sets of door window frames and a hand crank handle?????? The (last pic)
  3. K

    Rookie question

    Did the Tiger use the Alpine suspension and rear axle. Hard to believe a Husky rear axle would survive a 260/289 engine
  4. K

    61 alpine complete running gear for sale

    As per the title all the running gear is for sale, still has the original twin carb set up. Really not sure what it’s worth but I’d like to see it go to a good home. Think it’s an overdrive car but haven’t had chance to confirm yet (picking up tomorrow) let me know what you need or what you...
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    Wire wheel knock offs ??

    Got to get the wheels off my new project. Do they have left hand threads and do you just beat them with a mallet???
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    Engine bay firewall pics wanted

    Hoping to get some pics of the firewall from the engine bay so I can get a better idea of what and how they cut it up back in the day. Any help would be appreciated
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    Sad 61

    So I drove 3 hours to look at this today on the word of the seller that there was minimal rust, solid floors etc. What a disappointment! It’s rotten, seats falling through the floor. The lower 6 inches of the car is gone. If any of you have seen it and are thinking about it save yourself the...
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    What is this pic?

    Looking to buy this 61 alpine and the seller sent this pic. Not sure what he’s got in the trunk, gas tank maybe???? Anyone shed any ideas on this
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